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Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions

Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions

More than 1.8 million Australians earn money from trusts, which can be legally used to reduce people’s tax bills. There may be changes coming in...

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Donovan castelyn

Income splitting: What it means for couples

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has proposed allowing couples with dependent children to split their income for tax purposes. In simple terms, the...

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The New Daily

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Matt Canavan is keen on income splitting. Here’s what it would mean for couples

Would the policy be family-friendly, or discourage women from the paid workforce?

16.03.2026 10

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Donovan castelyn